What is the best way to approach a dock when there is strong wind or current?
A. With the wind or current
B. At a shallow angle to the current or wind
C. At a right angle to the wind or current
D. Into the wind or current - ANSWER D. Into the wind or current
What Statement regarding vessel maintenance is true?
A. When storing a vessel for a long time, it is best to keep it in the sun and uncovered.
B. When cleaning a vessel, use regular household detergents and cleaners.
C. When replacing parts on a vessel never use automotive parts.
D. When preparing your vessel for cold weather use antifreeze that contains ethylene glycol -
ANSWER C. When replacing electrical parts on a vessel never use automotive parts
A motorboat is crossing paths with a PWC. What action should be taken?
A. The motorboat should slow down and let the PWC pass because the PWC is smaller
B. The PWC should speed up and attempt to cross in front of the motorboat
C. The vessel on the port (left) side should give way
D. The slower moving vessel should give way - ANSWER C. The vessel on the port (left)
side should give way
When is it difficult to reboard a pwc?
A. When you are very tired
B. When the water is calm
C. When the wind is light
1
, D. When others are watching - ANSWER A. When you are very tired
You see a white marker with red vertical stripes what type of marker is this?
A. Polluted water marker
B. Safe water marker
C. Low bridge marker
D. Information marker - ANSWER B. Safe water marker
You are operating a PWC. You are heading straight toward a dock. You turn off the engine
and then turn the steering control hard right. Which way will the PWC go?
A. It will continue straight toward the dock
B. It will turn sharply to the left
C. It will turn sharply to the right
D. It will go backwards - ANSWER A. It will continue straight towards the dock
What should you do after your boat runs aground and you determine that there are no
leaks?
A. Put the engine in reverse
B. Shift the weight to the back of the boat and rock it
C. Try to shove off with a paddle or boathook
D. Make a MAYDAY call with a megaphone - ANSWER C. Try to shove off with a paddle or
boathook
How quickly must you file a written report if you're in a boating injury or death?
A. Within 15 hours
B. Within 15 days
C. Within 15 months
D. Before the vessel registration expires - ANSWER B. Within 15 days
2
A. With the wind or current
B. At a shallow angle to the current or wind
C. At a right angle to the wind or current
D. Into the wind or current - ANSWER D. Into the wind or current
What Statement regarding vessel maintenance is true?
A. When storing a vessel for a long time, it is best to keep it in the sun and uncovered.
B. When cleaning a vessel, use regular household detergents and cleaners.
C. When replacing parts on a vessel never use automotive parts.
D. When preparing your vessel for cold weather use antifreeze that contains ethylene glycol -
ANSWER C. When replacing electrical parts on a vessel never use automotive parts
A motorboat is crossing paths with a PWC. What action should be taken?
A. The motorboat should slow down and let the PWC pass because the PWC is smaller
B. The PWC should speed up and attempt to cross in front of the motorboat
C. The vessel on the port (left) side should give way
D. The slower moving vessel should give way - ANSWER C. The vessel on the port (left)
side should give way
When is it difficult to reboard a pwc?
A. When you are very tired
B. When the water is calm
C. When the wind is light
1
, D. When others are watching - ANSWER A. When you are very tired
You see a white marker with red vertical stripes what type of marker is this?
A. Polluted water marker
B. Safe water marker
C. Low bridge marker
D. Information marker - ANSWER B. Safe water marker
You are operating a PWC. You are heading straight toward a dock. You turn off the engine
and then turn the steering control hard right. Which way will the PWC go?
A. It will continue straight toward the dock
B. It will turn sharply to the left
C. It will turn sharply to the right
D. It will go backwards - ANSWER A. It will continue straight towards the dock
What should you do after your boat runs aground and you determine that there are no
leaks?
A. Put the engine in reverse
B. Shift the weight to the back of the boat and rock it
C. Try to shove off with a paddle or boathook
D. Make a MAYDAY call with a megaphone - ANSWER C. Try to shove off with a paddle or
boathook
How quickly must you file a written report if you're in a boating injury or death?
A. Within 15 hours
B. Within 15 days
C. Within 15 months
D. Before the vessel registration expires - ANSWER B. Within 15 days
2
